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Manner Tips

Mouth Manners Rule # 23

June Hines Moore

Rule:There is an old adage that incorrectly says sticks and stones can break my bones, but words can never hurt me. Words can and often do hurt.

Reason:We have a way of remembering the unkind remarks made to hurt us.

Application:Use an activity such as watching a clean, but funny family show on television or on video. Let each member of the family point out occasions when an unkind remark is made that may be meant to be funny, but is instead hurtful.

Copyright 2003, June Hines Moore

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